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MILITARY17h ago‘Block, blunt, break’: What’s in NATO’s new Russia war plan?NATO's top commander says he is revealing a plan to stop a Russian invasion of Europe.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT18h agoRussia seeks to overwhelm NATO allies with crises 'across a wide spectrum of geographic locations'France 24 [en]
CONFLICT18h agoRussia remains 'aggressor number one,' UK's MI5 spy agency chief warns in threat updateEuroNews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING19h agoRussia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire'France 24 [en]
POLITICS19h agoTrump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the USDonald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.France 24 [en]
POLITICS19h agoFrance intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion IslandFrance’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island.RFI [en]
CONFLICT19h agoA Father’s Mission Is to Show the World ‘What Russia Did to My Family’After a glide bomb killed his wife and younger daughter, Yevhen Ovcharov was determined to prevent other Ukrainians from dying the same way.NYT World
CONFLICT20h agoA Russian film aims to rewrite the history of the deadly bombing of a cinema in UkraineUn documental afirma que fue Ucrania, y no Rusia, quien atacó el teatro de Mariúpol, donde murieron cientos de civiles.Clarín
POLITICS20h agoFive things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel dealPresident Trump is turning to Vladimir Putin to help ease a global diesel crunch, setting up a clash between Washington's energy priorities and its efforts to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.Why it matters: The fuel shortage is among the most severe effects of the Iran war and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.Average U.S. diesel prices remain far above $6 per gallon, adding to GOP headwinds in the midterm elections. Trump says his deal will help bring costs down.Catch up quick: Trump on Friday claimed an agreement to bring escalating Russian exports, and the Treasury DepartAxios
CONFLICT20h agoRussia condemns France's seizure of alleged sanctions-busting oil tankerA day after French naval forces in the Indian Ocean boarded the vessel, which Paris alleges was part of the Russian 'shadow fleet' to evade Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Moscow's embassy in the French capital accused France of breaching international law.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS20h agoCritics warn of espionage risks, loss of trust within NATO as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic representation with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move; critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
MILITARY20h agoCritics warn of espionage risks as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic relations with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move but critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING21h agoRussia Pounds Ukraine In Overnight Missile And Drone AttacksRFE/RL
BUSINESS21h agoEurope paid Russia $209bn for energy since 2022, far below Moscow’s $320bn claimThe European Commission pushed back against what appear to be inflated claims by Russia — and the United States — regarding the bloc’s spending on Russian energy since 2022.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS21h agoIndia to gain? Trump’s Russian diesel deal offers New Delhi leverageUS President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and allow fresh supplies to reach global markets could give India greater leverage in its own dispute with Washington over discounted crude purchases, analysts said. Beyond the energy dispute, they said the move could also open up diplomatic opportunities for New Delhi, from pressing for more consistent treatment by Washington to building on its efforts to help negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Under the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKING22h agoBulgaria points to Russia as drones hit more cargo shipsIrish Times World
CONFLICT22h agoBulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine spills over into Eastern EuropeDW News [en]
CONFLICT22h agoKyiv declares 2-day halt in Russian refinery strikes, Kremlin mumdailysabah · turkey
POLITICS23h agoUK PM Burnham levels sweeping accusations at Iran and RussiaAndy Burnham told Parliament that it was highly likely Iran was behind threats to an RAF military base in England and said Russia interfered during the 2016 Brexit referendum.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING23h agoRussia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civiliansAfricanews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING23h agoRussia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civiliansEuroNews [en]
POLITICS23h agoTrump says does not believe China, Russia helping IranTrump said in July that he did not believe China and Russia were selling weapons to Iran, warning that "it would be very bad for them" if they did. The post Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKING23h agoShip sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassadorBBC World
POLITICS1d agoTrump's plan to import Russian diesel at Ukraine's expense sparks controversy in WashingtonLawmakers in Washington, including Republicans, criticized the president's approach to Russian oil imports, with midterms fast approaching.Le Monde [en]